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'Thomas's Uncle'
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This image was taken in the Dutch Railway Museum in Utrecht, a city in the center of my country The Netherlands, on the same day that I took THIS ONE.

Apparently 'Thomas' has such an attractive power, that even this old steam locomotive got a human face cover like Thomas. 'Thomas's Uncle' however didn't participate actively in the Thomas festivities on that day, probably because of his age 😜 !

The original designator of this locomotive is SS 326, It's one of a series of 179 locomotives that has been operated in The Netherlands. This series got the nickname 'Big Green' because of the color of its steam boiler. The SS 326 was built in 1881 by the factory of Beyer, Peacock & Co Ltd. in Manchester, England. The locomotive' its 'task' was to draw heavy international passenger trains. The SS 326 was taken into service in 1881 and in 1939 it was set aside for the museum.

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::Ramad
06/26/19 8:37 AM GMT
When the smoke comes out it is as though Thomas was smoking his big pipe. Nice shot of this colourful beauty Cornelius. I remember my long journeys on such trains in my young days.
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::tigger3
06/26/19 12:09 AM GMT
Your narrative for this wonderful post is well done. I love trains of all types, but this one is something else, Love it! Your use of the camera, and your editing has really brought us one terrific post.
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.GomekFlorida
06/26/19 1:09 PM GMT
I was way into adulthood by the time Thomas came out, nice capture is this icon.
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Long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the dark green forests were too silent to be real. Lightfoot 1967
::Roseman_Stan
06/26/19 1:19 PM GMT
Pure pleasure to view and enjoyed the narrative information as well. Fine post Sir C!
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::0930_23
06/26/19 3:16 PM GMT
It's better then being a "Monkey's Uncle," SEA.
What a wonderful looking engine and train.
Excellent shot to show it off.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.mesmerized
06/26/19 5:25 PM GMT
I forget all the names of the different trains in the Thomas series...there used to be one called Henry that was green but he had a grumpier look than this one...another cute capture of an endearing and nostalgic nature.
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::trixxie17
06/27/19 12:58 AM GMT
Very beautiful shot of this magnificent old steam engine Mr. C. - the Thomas face adds a cute touch.
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::LynEve
06/27/19 12:20 AM GMT
That is a fine old loco and so beautifully preserved. The face makes it look very happy !
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